Seven Oaks

For more than 20 years SO Modular has been a market leader in the design, manufacture and erection of innovative pre-fabricated timber and modular structures.

From humble beginnings as a joinery, SO Modular has rapidly grown into its current position as the largest Timber Frame manufacturer within Wales. Supplying Timber Frame Modular products to an extensive portfolio of clients including: National Home Builders, Main Contractors, Local Authorities, Private Developers, Commercial Markets and Housing Associations across the UK

SO Modular have knowledgeable internal design and R&D departments which consists of Engineers, Product Designers. Researchers and Timber frame / Modular specialists, meaning we can work with every client to meet their needs, whether it be fully volumetric or a panellised system.

With sustainability at the heart of what we do, SO Modular has invested significantly in their state-of-the-art low waste, low emission and highly efficient manufacturing facility, ensuring your buildings are built to the highest quality standards without costing the earth.

Seven Oaks Modular Closed Panel Structural Timber Panel System

System Description

The system comprises two skins of min 9 mm OSB/3 to BS EN 300: 2006 separated by 38 x 140 mm studs, strength grade CLS at max 600mm ccs. The inner board may have an integral VCL and air tightness tape. The core comprises a range of insulation options including Rigid PU board, Wood fibre, Sheeps wool, Warmcell, Jute, Rockwool or Glasswool. Panels are supplied in factory cut shapes and sizes in accordance with the design of the building being constructed, including openings for windows, doors etc.

Internally the panels may be lined with additional insulation (thickness and material depending on thermal performance to be achieved), vapour control layer, 38 x 25mm battens to create service void with plasterboard finish

Durability Assessment – 60 Years

Limits on scope

• Maximum 3 storeys.
• Bottom members minimum 150mm above external ground level.
• Minimum 25mm ventilated cavity behind external non-masonry wall claddings.
• Masonry claddings require a minimum 50mm ventilated cavity.
• Conventional cladding, such as timber cladding, should have a minimum 25mm drained and ventilated back cavity.
• Seven Oaks Modular must be contracted for the design, manufacture, supply and erection of the structure.
• A chartered structural engineer suitably experienced in the design of this type of structure must be sub-contracted for the structural analysis and design.

Seven Oaks Modular TrisoWarm Structural Timber Panel System

System Description

The TrisoWarm panels system comprises two skins of min 9 mm OSB/3 to BS EN 300: 2006 separated by 38 x 140 mm studs, strength grade CLS at max 600mm ccs. The core comprises 140 mm of expanded polyurethane foam. Panels are supplied in factory cut shapes and sizes in accordance with the design of the building being constructed, including openings for windows, doors etc.

Internally the panels may be lined with 50mm Celotex or similar PIR (depending on thermal performance to be achieved), vapour control layer, 38 x 25mm battens to create service void with plasterboard finish.

Durability Assessment – 60 Years

Limits on scope

• Maximum 6 storeys.
• Bottom members minimum 150mm above external ground level.
• Minimum 25mm ventilated cavity behind external non-masonry wall claddings.
• Masonry claddings require a minimum 50mm ventilated cavity.
• Conventional cladding, such as timber cladding, should have a minimum 25mm drained and ventilated back cavity.
• Seven Oaks Modular must be contracted for the design, manufacture, supply and erection of the structure.
• A chartered structural engineer suitably experienced in the design of this type of structure must be sub-contracted for the structural analysis and design.